The Senate: Rising Democratic Stars

Senate seats vacated by the retirement of popular incumbents offer a
chance for two rising stars in the Democratic Party to become more
visible nationally: West Virginia Governor John D. ("Jay") Rockefeller
IV and Tennessee Congressman Albert Gore Jr., both scions of famous
families.

A Family Tradition

After 16 years in West Virginia
politics, Democrat Jay Rockefeller no longer has to worry about his
state's voters rejecting him as a rich-kid carpetbagger from New York
and Harvard. And, with two solid terms as Governor, he should be a
shoo-in to fill the seat...